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M1.9 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 42 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 12:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.46900, -146.72100
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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